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Paella Party Catering for Farncombe events
Paella for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events for events in Farncombe.
- Birthday parties
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
Paella party catering near Farncombe
How the day works
On the day, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so the timing is planned around your event. For a late-May party in Farncombe, sunset is around 8:55pm; at midsummer it’s about 9:20pm. If the party runs past dark, we will need light where we cook and serve.
- It starts with your date, address, numbers and any diets.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We arrive, set up in your garden or venue and start the sofrito.
- Guests gather round as it cooks, nibbling tapas if you’ve booked them.
- We serve it hot from the pan, then pack down.
Before we arrive
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your party in Farncombe, and we will put together a menu and price.
Planning help
How our paella party catering works in Farncombe
Paella is relaxed food: served from the pan, shared and enjoyed, so nobody needs a formal seating plan. Whether it is celebrations of life and retirement celebrations, we can cook tapas, chicken and chorizo paella and churros and more.
Around Farncombe, a garden and a gazebo is all you need. Live paella fits right in. We plan the timings around your day, whether that’s speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
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Is live paella right for your party?
A takeaway order is easy but forgettable. Live paella gives guests a show. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why Farncombe hosts choose us
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Real theatre, not just catering
- A quote that spells everything out
Read How we price Or Our guide to catering costs.
The menu, dish by dish
Churros
Fried, sugared and dipped in chocolate.
Seafood paella
A seafood pan with prawns and mussels, for the fish lovers.
Events we cater in Farncombe
It feels like a holiday in your own garden.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Farncombe and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Birthday parties
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Big family gatherings
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
If guests are coming by rail, Farncombe has its own station, Farncombe station.
Comparing caterers
- Staff numbers and hours
- The deposit and payment dates
- How bad weather is handled
- VAT, if it applies
Prices and what affects them
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- How many courses
- Guest numbers
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- How long we’re needed on site
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before booking.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- The date and rough timings
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Roughly how many adults and children
- What the venue already provides
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Where we can cook in Farncombe
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we offer
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Churros
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
Working with your venue
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Organising a club, school or community event in Farncombe? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
Catering for every guest
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Plan where rubbish goes
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
- Have cover ready for a shower
- Have enough chairs for most guests
When service is finished, we pack down quietly, leaving you to carry on celebrating.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges round off the meal.
Hosting a paella party in Farncombe
Farncombe is about 4 miles south-west of Guildford, in Surrey. Whether your party is in the middle of Farncombe or on the outskirts, paella party catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cater in 395 places across Surrey.
After a christening at a church like St John the Evangelist Church, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. Parks such as Farncombe Wood typically need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is often easier. Farncombe is within about 7 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
For paella party catering in GU7, we plan around your venue and your guests. Your party could be at a home on Station Road, Old Station Road and Walnut Tree Gardens. Other places close to Farncombe for paella party catering include Godalming (1 mile south), Aaron's Hill (1 mile south-west), Busbridge (1 mile south), Upper Eashing (2 miles south-west) and Lower Eashing (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (4 miles north-east), Woking (8 miles north), Camberley (11 miles north-west), Farnham (8 miles west), Dorking (12 miles east) and Frimley (10 miles north-west).
A little further out are Charterhouse School Museum (0.6 miles west) and Guildford Castle (2.9 miles north-east). The countryside around Farncombe includes Frith Hill and Farncombe Wood.
- Nearby schools include Charterhouse School (0.6 miles west) and Broadwater School (0.7 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Freeholders pub (less than half a mile south-east)
Questions from Farncombe
Can you cater a reception after a service at St John the Evangelist Church?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is normally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Can you cook in Farncombe Wood?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
How much does paella party catering cost in Farncombe?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Is paella OK for kids?
Most children enjoy paella, particularly a simple chicken pan. Tell us how many and their ages.
How much space do you need?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
What happens if it rains?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We will make a plan B with you.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can, if you tell us in advance. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Will it be noisy or smoky?
Gas cooking means steam and a good smell, not much smoke. Neighbours may well want an invitation.
- Cooked live in giant pans at your event
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options
- Paella, tapas, canapés and desserts
- Sangria, bar staff, crockery and waiting staff